Andrew Warde High School - Flame Yearbook (Fairfield, CT)

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Get your red hot dance tickets, newspapers, basket- ball tickets, bookcovers, . . . 1 M s 1 ESM Rhett? '13 A 315 sig , get ew? ag els 'Q es 5 it W 2 Y is Y lgkli-figs ..,, ,.- I CIOC C0000 00000 O C O C f O O O O O lnstory Even before the days of recorded history Man began his advance and he will constantly march forward toward the unknown. ln the paths of his iourney he leaves footprints - marks that show his progress. Through the Social Studies Department at Andrew Warde students study these footprints and learn to decipher the effect they have had upon life and the effects they will have upon the future. Moreover, these students become aware of the impressions cur- rent events make in the sands of time. For ex- ample, freshmen studying World History learn of the influences exerted upon America by pre- historic, European, and Asiatic civilizations. An explanation of our Constitution, an account of Westward expansion, and a description of the intellectual growth of our nation are offered by United States History. Furthermore, students who wish to supplement their knowledge may study Modern History, an account of the politi- cal, economic and social development of nine- teenth and twentieth century Latin America, Europe, and the Far East. Also, in order to be- come more aware of the current major issues confronting American citizens, students may elect a course in Problems of American Democ- racy, which includes such topics as labor and management, public finance, and propaganda analysis. Thus, graduates of Andrew Warde are pre- pared to understand the world situation con- fronting them today as well as to cope with the problems it will present in the future. lunch The end of third period comes slowly . . . two seconds . . . one second . . . suddenly the stampede toward the cafeteria begins . . . sandwiches . . . ice cream . . . milk . . . twenty- two minutes of blissful eating . . . talking . . . relaxing. You're dripping tapioca pudding on Hamlet! Bob Sansone and Steve 9 9 9 9 9 Goldberg check off a O 0 0 O O weekend reading l t 0 Q o Q Q forP.A.D. ooooo ooooo ooooo 5 ooooo .... 'on ooooooooooo oooooooooooo. oooooooooooo- ooooooooooo' ---.-.---.'

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ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo-. oooooo 'ooo' O ' Guidance, available to every member of Andrew Warde, is the personal interest which house-masters of the Guidance Department take in the student and his aptitudes, high school program, and future plans. During a student's four years of high school he is advised by one particular counselor who endeavors to guide him most intelligently according to his specific needs. A change of program, need of a iob, questions concerning specific colleges, or the Armed Service requirements are situations in which Miss Carroll, Mr. Condren, Mr. Wile, and Miss O'Dwyer are always ready to offer helpful advice. The Guidance Department, under the direction of Mr. Vincent Strout, is actively inter- ested in the future of the students of Andrew Warde and in helping to direct them most wise- ly toward the unknown. All . . . and the angels sing . . . art individuality of expression, an important at- tribute, is developed at Andrew Warde by the Art Department. Students have learned to ap- preciate the aesthetic achievements of others, thereby enriching their own lives, they have visited the Silvermine School of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The creating of paper sculpture, mobiles, sabiles, papier-mache masks, and three-dimen- sional architectural designs offer the students the opportunity to explore the various facets of artistic expression. All Christmas murals, posters for publicity, advertising for the yearbook, Fathers' Club, and dramatic clubs are created by the art classes as a service for the school. guidance Mr. Wile, I need help. music In order to enrich the cultural development of the students of Andrew Warde its Music Department offers a variety of courses. For those students interested in having a career in music, the Music Department offers courses in the fundamentals of music theory, appreciation, and history. Students interested in vocal music may become members of the cadet and concert choirs. Furthermore, students interested in instrumental music may join the orchestra and band. The students of these courses provide entertainment for the school during the Christ- mas season and they perform in a spring concert. Moreover, those students who have exceptional musical ability are eligible for the All State program. Rembrant, F. L. Wright, and the Indians couldn't have done better. ii 1

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Miss Carroll coaxes, Come on Ellen, once over lightly. 9Ym Grunts and groans, cheers and exclamations of dis- appointment: all are audible from the physical education classes whether on the football or hockey field, baseball diamond, or tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts. The Physical Education Department at Andrew Warde stresses the development not only of body fitness but also of sportsman-like conduct in all students. The learn- ing of rules,-of the importance of safety, and of specific athletic skills enable each student at Andrew Warde to understand and participate in many sports, such as football, baseball, and basketball. Moreover, students are taught the correct way to do exercises such as push- ups and knee-bends which increase their strength and balance. Whether forming human pyramids, iumping over leather horses, swinging from ropes, practicing a tennis serve, or attempting to make a basket, the students of Andrew Warde develop the athletic skill, body con- trol, and physical-fitness which will be useful to them as they go forward through life. Sandy Cohen exercising the perogative of the language lab - talking to herself and getting away with it. O Oillllllllillll liililllillillfx OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOI lliilillillllll OIICIOOOIOIOOIY I What goes up must come down. language Before entering high school most students have had no formal contact with foreign culture. Upon entering Andrew Warde, however, they may re- ceive instruction in any of the five foreign lan- guages offered by the Language Department. In addition to vocabulary and grammar, students may learn much about the customs of countries from which these languages originate. Some students who desire to venture forth from their own culture may study the modern languages, French, Spanish, and German. Students learn to speak, write, and read these languages as well as learn about the geography and culture of France, Spain, and Germany. Students gain appreciation of the culture of these countries by listening to music and seeing movies. In addition, they em- ploy the language laboratory to improve their speaking skill. Moreover, some students may study the language most recently offered at Andrew Warde, Russian. Other students who wish to step backward to an ancient city may study Latin. Latin, a study of endings, enables these pupils to read the writings of ancient Roman authors and see the relationship between that language and English. By trans- lating myths, studying Caesar's account of the Gallic Wars, reading Cicero's orations, and ap- preciating the poetry of Virgil's Aeneid, scholars gain an understanding of the history, religion, people, and customs of ancient Rome. Whether studying ancient or modern lan- guages, students of Andrew Warde obtain not only knowledge of these languages but also an appreciation of the culture of the countries in which these languages are spoken.